Category Archive: Primary Schools

What a brilliant time was had, by our visitors from St Sylvester’s Primary 7, on Friday 16 November. The P7s heard poems, wrote their own and watched Michael Rosen performing No Breathing in Class. They wanted more! So, we obliged and showed Chocolate Cake. They loved it. Then, browsing and the graphic novels were the …

What a brilliant time was had, by our sea of blue East Enders, on Thursday 15 November. The P7s loved the poems, the books, the bean bags and especially the reading throne. Yes, we can fit 3 on it at once. A fun visit from East End Primary. Lots of transition fun.

It was a very difficult task, but our Art department judges have chosen the winners of our Book to Film Poster Challenge from our primary schools. The winners were based on their originality and differences from the original book covers, while showing an understanding of the story. The judges were impressed with the quality of …

Judging the amazing designs from P7 pupils from our five primary schools is Not an easy task for Mrs Lee and colleagues in the Art department. News soon, of the winners in our book to film posters.Transition Fun!

Everyone loves our Reading Throne. The P7 pupils from Seafield Primary School picked a good spot for some reading during their visit. “We need these books!” they said. We know how they feel. What a fabulous, fun transition session and the pupils have promised to keep on reading over the summer. All of which meant …

We were red all over during the West End P7 visit and the pupils enjoyed being read to! Wonderful book to film posters too. Fraser is writing his OWN book, called The Boy Who was Different & has promised to share it in August when he begins S1. Rosa enjoyed reading the posts on our #mentalhealthawareness …

We welcomed our next door neighbours – Bishopmill P7 – on Monday 21 May. Arran designed a film poster for Soldier Dog and cast actor Tom Hardy in his film. Wonder if author Sam Angus approves? What amazing work from Bishopmill P7 on their library challenge. Who’s reading over the summer? Everyone! Explorer by Katherine …

East End Primary School: Transition Fun Wednesday 9 May There was a big welcome to P7 pupils from East End Primary and time for our book to film challenge; book recommendations for the summer and lots of transition fun 📚💜. The P7 girls loved our reading throne. Who doesn’t? And the boys, Jacob & Riley, …

St Sylvester’s Primary 7 Visit – 2 May – Transition Fun The first of this term’s transition sessions was on 2 May, when we welcomed P7 pupils St Sylvester’s Primary School. What fabulous posters of favourite books made into films were shared, with good chat about the characters too. There was time for a sample …

P7 Speedy Sessions April 2018 It was a Big Welcome to our Soon-to-be S1s on Tuesday 24 April for the next part of their transition process. Our Speedy sessions in groups included a quiz, a mysterious box, finding out about each other, sharing books and… some sweeties. Not a bad combo! There were great responses …